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Don't Miss a Deadline: Understand Big Changes to Filing, Service Rules
The Texas Supreme Court approved new and amended state civil procedure rules, which took effect Jan. 1. Read on for the new and amended rules that will most rock the procedural world.Winning Women: Melanie Kemp Okon
Dallas civil trial and appellate attorney Melanie Kemp Okon has an almost unbeaten record. Only one of the nine cases Okon tried over the past 11 years resulted in a verdict unfavorable to her client, and she won the three appeals she handled.When Businesses Hire Lawyers, Gender Matters
Does gender matter — or should it matter — in choosing the right lawyer to represent a business? The answer, say Dawn Estes and Melanie Okon, is yes, it does matter. In their view, the better man for the job often is a woman — not always, but often. The authors are part of one of the few certified women-owned business law firms in Texas.Appellate Lawyer of the Week: Mixed-Motive Retaliation? No Fees, 5th Circuit Rules
According to a recent appellate decision won on behalf of Lori Carr's employer-client, attorneys may not get their fees for winning a "mixed motive" retaliation claim.Commentary: Avoid Confusion Over Client Identity
Congratulations, the phone is ringing, and a new client is calling. But don't go celebrate with an early lunch just yet. Unless the client is an individual or sole proprietor, the wise attorney must make sure that the engagement letter identifies exactly who the client is, especially if room exists for interpretation or doubt.Trending Stories
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